No, it’s not a modern take on a Dr Seuss classic, but moves are afoot at Number 10 to clamp down on the rat problem in Downing Street.
A couple of week’s ago, I talked about a rat being spotted scurrying across the threshold of the PM house as BBC political correspondent Gary O'Donoghue filed a report to camera.
Since then, there have been a number of sighting of the rat, or one of its furry cousins, including another TV opportunity, this time running across the steps of number 10 during an ITV news broadcast.
The Cameron family are opting for a more environmentally friendly option than dousing the famous street with rat poison, though. A tabby Tomcat, Larry, is the new member of the PM’s family.
The subject of getting a cat was believed to have divided No 10 in recent weeks, with some staff concerned that the feline addition would trigger allergies. The Blairs appeared to share that view and the former Number 10 feline, Humphrey, did not hang around for long.
It’s not clear whether Larry, a rescued cat from Battersea dogs home, will be an ace rat deterrent. Just keep your eyes peeled on the news bulletins.
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